Swanstaff Swanley are currently seeking Senior Healthcare assistants for our client based in Orpington. Our client is looking for Senior Care Assistants for days & nights.

We are looking for staff with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, staff with experience of shift leading, administering medication & MARS chart competency.

The Role:

Within this role your responsibilities will include:

Acting as team leader throughout the shift alongside a team of care assistants
Administering medication reading from a MARS chart
Successfully documenting all medication given using the MARS chart
Supporting the care staff with care for the residents when needed throughout the night
Support with feeding if needed
One to one support
Providing personal care following care plans provided by the home
General Care and answering call bells when needed
Providing a hand over to the morning shift leader before the end of your shift

Requirements of a Senior Care Assistant:
To be eligible for this role you must have a minimum of 6 months experience in Healthcare as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Senior Carer, Domiciliary Carer or Home Carer. A DBS is required, if you do not hold a valid DBS we can arrange this for you at your registration appointment.

We require you to hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care and have in date medication training.

NCFE level 2 in medication is preferred.

If you're interested in this role please apply online now or alternatively please get in touch with Lacey from our Swanley team!

Senior Healthcare Assistant